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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shinkansen to Kyoto

Composite routes from Shinkansen to Kyoto

Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
352 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$635.18

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.15

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shizuoka to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.98–$88.93
Train from Atami to Shin-Yokohama
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
050-3772-3910
Website:
jr-central.co.jp/
Train from Kannami to Shizuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Kannami to Shimizu
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Kannami to Atami
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kannami to Atami
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67

Bus operators

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Tomei Gotemba to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$44.46

Shizutetsu Bus

Website:
justline.co.jp/
Bus from Shimizu Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
7h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.27–$62.25

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto is to drive which costs $36.96 - $59.78 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $36.96 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between Shinkansen and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Shinkansen to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kannami and arriving at Kyōto via Shizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

The distance between Shinkansen and Kyoto is 375 km. The road distance is 354.3 km.

How do I travel from Shinkansen to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinkansen to Kyoto train from?

Shinkansen to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kannami station.

Train or bus from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Shinkansen to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Shinkansen to Kyoto train arrive?

Shinkansen to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shizuoka station.

Can I drive from Shinkansen to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinkansen to Kyoto is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Shinkansen to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 2797+ hotels available in Kyoto. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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